**Job ID: 111281** The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. **Job Summary** Join our Menomonee Falls, WI team as a **Program Manager** . We are looking for an self-motivated leader to manage large development and sustainment programs. You will manage the timely completion of specific, defined technical programs and oversee a team to plan, track, and execute project plans from start to finish according to customer requirements and expectations. You will manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules, and performance goals are met. **What You Will Do** + Work alongside another Program Manager on the execution and delivery of a multi-ship set contract + Provide leadership to an integrated product team while assuring communication and cooperation among team members and resolving areas of conflict + Lead meetings and the integrated product team from kick-off through project close; regularly report program status to senior leaders + Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle + Provide interface, communication, and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts + Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities to ensure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals for existing customers + Actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development + Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations while representing Company’s interests and assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to + Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts; allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services + Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise; develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident + Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. Earned Value Management System) + Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution; coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer + Assure the contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations) **Education & Experience Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience + at least 7 years of experience in a program or project management role preferably in defense + Knowledge of program management tools and procedures + Solid leadership and management skills + Experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include: proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts + Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting preferred; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis + Varied experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management + Experience with manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling, and budget control + Ability to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization + Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU) + Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment U.S. Citizenship required. _Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours._ _Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws._ _\#NPS_